Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations at Atrium
Palmetto, FL
About the Job
Join our client, a growing construction company looking to add to their growing team
As a construction and contracting industry leader, they are looking to add a Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations who will report directly to the CFO and help lead a cohesive accounting department.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$60k – $75k
Position Overview:
The Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations will be integral to a small, hands-on Accounting team, collaborating with the CFO to manage daily accounting functions
This role blends accounting responsibilities with HR tasks such as onboarding and offboarding while performing real-time transactional work using QuickBooks
The ideal candidate for the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations role will support and mentor the Accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities of the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations:
Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including bill entry, clearing AR transactions, credit card and account reconciliations, and tracking project costs.
Assist with preparing and maintaining balance sheets, income statements, other financial statements, and financial reports to assess profitability.
Monitor payroll processing, oversee sales tax submissions, and handle onboarding and offboarding tasks, including I-9 verification and payroll system setup, and onboarding/offboarding operational procedure.
Mentor and support the Accounting team, helping staff develop their skills, and lead by example with a hands-on approach to solving accounting and operational challenges.
Become a QuickBooks expert and ensure team proficiency in its usage.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices for accounting operations.
Manage AIA documents, including progress billings, change orders, owner modifications, and related financial documentation such as invoices, lien releases, insurance, and compliance tracking.
Prepare and issue subcontracts (both short and long form), change orders, and purchase orders as directed by the Project Manager.
Collaborate with stakeholders for smooth financial operations and participate in strategic decision-making.
Undertake other projects as assigned.
Qualifications for the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting roles, preferably within construction or related industry.
Experience with QuickBooks is required.
Strong accounting fundamentals, including working with ledgers, balance sheets, and reconciliations.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive value.
Education Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field or equivalent proven experience.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package.
PTO.
401k match.
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title
Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 151164
As a construction and contracting industry leader, they are looking to add a Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations who will report directly to the CFO and help lead a cohesive accounting department.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$60k – $75k
Position Overview:
The Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations will be integral to a small, hands-on Accounting team, collaborating with the CFO to manage daily accounting functions
This role blends accounting responsibilities with HR tasks such as onboarding and offboarding while performing real-time transactional work using QuickBooks
The ideal candidate for the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations role will support and mentor the Accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial processes while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities of the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations:
Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including bill entry, clearing AR transactions, credit card and account reconciliations, and tracking project costs.
Assist with preparing and maintaining balance sheets, income statements, other financial statements, and financial reports to assess profitability.
Monitor payroll processing, oversee sales tax submissions, and handle onboarding and offboarding tasks, including I-9 verification and payroll system setup, and onboarding/offboarding operational procedure.
Mentor and support the Accounting team, helping staff develop their skills, and lead by example with a hands-on approach to solving accounting and operational challenges.
Become a QuickBooks expert and ensure team proficiency in its usage.
Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices for accounting operations.
Manage AIA documents, including progress billings, change orders, owner modifications, and related financial documentation such as invoices, lien releases, insurance, and compliance tracking.
Prepare and issue subcontracts (both short and long form), change orders, and purchase orders as directed by the Project Manager.
Collaborate with stakeholders for smooth financial operations and participate in strategic decision-making.
Undertake other projects as assigned.
Qualifications for the Lead Accountant – Accounting Operations:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting roles, preferably within construction or related industry.
Experience with QuickBooks is required.
Strong accounting fundamentals, including working with ledgers, balance sheets, and reconciliations.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive value.
Education Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field or equivalent proven experience.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Benefits:
Competitive benefits package.
PTO.
401k match.
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title
Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 151164
